My wife was driving to work when she heard a loud noise in the right front of the truck. The right side of the truck dropped down. On her way home, the brake and ABS lights came on. By that time she was home and told me what happened. I checked the master cylinder and it was empty. Looked under the truck and saw the bracket holding the right coil spring had rusted away. The bracket on the left side was ok. Had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. The vehicle is still in the repair shop.
1992 Ford Ranger: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 189 complaints about the 1992 Ford Ranger describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs computer failed again after ford dealer replaced original. Upper shock/spring mount completely rusted away causing loss of steering and suspension. Local dealer refused to review for possible manufaturers defects.
Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 MPH replaced internal gears gave out at 65 MPH.//ABS brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 MPH.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.
In two occurrences while cruise control was activated and tapped on brake pedal, vehicle kept accelerating at a higher speed, which may have caused an accident. Cruise control problems occur when both the ABS and parking light illuminate. Dealer could not determine the problem. *ak
Abs locks up.
Abs brakes failed. Tt
Abs, when surface wet or sit for period 0f 6 hours experience brake lockup. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle...
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Ford Ranger abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Ford Ranger?
7 of 189 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Ranger (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Ranger?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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